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NV05 LVO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

74,778 mi
Last recorded74,778 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 LVO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 74,778 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2019 74,778 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 62,760 miles

Corrosion on rear inner sills/chassis

Damage to bodywork

Front Exhaust mounting broken

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wipers judder/Smear

Nearside Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bump-stop missing

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 62,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion on rear inner sills/chassis

Damage to bodywork

Front Exhaust mounting broken

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wipers judder/Smear

Nearside Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bump-stop missing

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 53,494 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on both inner sills and n/s outer sill

Pass 26 May 2016 48,510 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres worn low on edges

Fail 25 May 2016 48,510 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 9 Feb 2016 46,872 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 46,872 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 42,069 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 37,294 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 31,759 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 26,529 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing on sidewall

offside rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Fail 30 Jan 2012 26,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre perishing on sidewall

offside rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Pass 10 Feb 2011 22,693 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 22,577 miles

Front Brake Discs Inner Faces Becoming Scored.

Nearside Front Tyre Cracking On Outer Sidewall,Not Exposing Inner Cords.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 18,351 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 10,431 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 10,012 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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NV05 LVO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NV05 LVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NV05 LVO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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